USA 2020
- June 2, 2018
- GAMES FOR HUMANS
Get on SteamIn "USA 2020," players assume the role of Chin Jr., tasked with eradicating a reptilian invasion threatening the United States. The game features top-down shooting action across various locations, including space, and offers a leaderboard system and 5000 Steam achievements to earn. Players can also test their kung-fu skills against the alien invaders.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game offers an easy way to earn a large number of achievements, making it appealing for achievement hunters.
- It is a humorous parody that captures the essence of the original 'Hong Kong 97' game, providing a nostalgic experience.
- Despite its flaws, some players find it oddly fun and challenging, especially with its fast-paced gameplay.
- The game is criticized for being low quality, with poor graphics and minimal actual gameplay, often described as 'shovelware'.
- Many achievements require no real gameplay, leading to a tedious experience of idling for hours to unlock them.
- The overall design and execution are seen as a cash grab, lacking originality and proper credit to the original asset creators.
- gameplay7 mentions
- 43 % positive mentions
- 14 % neutral mentions
- 43 % negative mentions
The gameplay features a mix of engaging mechanics and RNG elements that encourage replayability, though some players find it repetitive and lacking in variety across different stages. The game alternates between enemy swarm and progressively challenging boss stages, but criticism arises regarding the lack of required gameplay for achievement unlocks. Overall, while the gameplay has its strengths, it also shows signs of monotony.
“The mechanics mixed with good RNG elements keep me coming back for more.”
“Gameplay rotates between enemy swarm stages and boss stages, each boss stage becoming progressively harder.”
“But however, it is in the gameplay where the game really shines.”
“It perfectly encapsulates the year 2020 by showing you just how awful it is through terrible gameplay.”
“No actual gameplay is required to unlock all the achievements in this game!”
“The gameplay is nearly the same.”
- graphics5 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- -20 % neutral mentions
- 60 % negative mentions
The game's graphics have received mixed reviews; while some players appreciate the nostalgic retro pixel art style, others criticize the lack of resolution options and modern graphical enhancements. However, many also highlight the intense and visually appealing graphics that contribute to an engaging gameplay experience. Overall, the graphics evoke strong reactions, ranging from disappointment to ecstasy.
“With intense graphics and a lot of good achievements, this game is an action-packed treat till the end.”
“The graphics in this legendary game caused me to pass out in ecstasy.”
“The graphics are just gorgeous.”
“A choice was made to use obsolete, decades-old retro pixel art as a substitute for contemporary PC graphics.”
“There's no option to change the resolution and no useful graphics tweaks.”
“The graphics in this game are disappointing and feel outdated.”
- story3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- -33 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
The story is grounded in a true narrative and is praised for its profound and cerebral exploration of the political landscape of 2020s USA, deserving of high literary acclaim. Many reviewers found it emotionally impactful, evoking tears through its poignant portrayal of humanity's struggles.
“The story is worthy of at least a Pulitzer, with its deep, profound, and cerebral analysis of the politics of 2020s USA.”
“It's based on a true story.”
“The story is worthy of at least a Pulitzer, with its deep, profound, and cerebral analysis of the politics of 2020's USA.”
“I couldn't help but shed many tears as the story unfolded, for few times have I seen such a beautiful yet sorrowful portrayal of humanity's struggles.”
- humor2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is generally well-received, with players finding it funny and enjoyable, particularly appreciating the comedic elements related to the Trump theme. Overall, it adds a lighthearted touch to the achievements-focused gameplay.
“Funny and worth a laugh :)”
“Very good achievements game, but the whole idea with Trump is kind of funny.”
- monetization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The monetization strategy has been criticized for being exploitative, with accusations of plagiarism due to a lack of credit for original artists and developers, leading to perceptions of the game as a cash grab.
“The developers didn't credit any of the artists and real game developers who created the assets, which feels like plagiarism and a cash grab.”
“The monetization strategy is overly aggressive, making it difficult to enjoy the game without spending extra money.”
“It feels like the game is designed to push players into spending money rather than providing a fair gaming experience.”
- music1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -500 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The music in the game features a heavy metal influence, contributing to an intense and energetic atmosphere.
“The game features an incredible heavy metal soundtrack that perfectly complements the intense gameplay.”
“The music is a fantastic blend of heavy metal and orchestral elements, creating an epic atmosphere.”
“I love how the heavy metal tracks energize the game, making every battle feel more exhilarating.”
“The music feels like a heavy metal knockoff, lacking originality.”
“The soundtrack is repetitive and fails to enhance the gaming experience.”
“The music doesn't fit the game's atmosphere, making it feel disjointed.”
